Andre Braugher News

Pasadena Playhouse has revealed the largest and broadest slate of community classes for all ages after the historic purchase of the Pasadena Playhouse campus. Learn more!

The Classical Theatre of Harlem has announced that MEMNON will take center stage as the 2025 Uptown Shakespeare in the Park production, bringing a lost epic to New York audiences for the first time.

Allison Bressi has been named President of Lively McCabe Entertainment, the global theatrical production and management company behind theatrical titles Clue and Mystic Pizza, among others. LEARN MORE!

The Classical Theatre of Harlem has revealed its 2025 season. The upcoming season will feature a thrilling array of performances, including the beloved Holiday Concert Series and much more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Classical Theatre of Harlem has revealed the full cast for its upcoming production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Carl Cofield. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Classical Theatre of Harlem has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Carl Cofield.

The Classical Theatre of Harlem will host PERSON PLACE THING featuring Randy Cohen and Ty Jones, exploring personal stories linked to significant places and objects. Learn how to attend!

The Classical Theatre of Harlem receives a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation. Learn more!

The Classical Theatre of Harlem will present A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM featuring comedian Russell Peters for the 2024 Uptown Shakespeare in the Park.

The Classical Theatre of Harlem has announced their annual benefit event, 'Hold ‘Em In Harlem,' commemorating 100 years of the Harlem Renaissance and 25 years of CTH, as well as its upcoming season in honor of longtime trustee, the late Andre Braugher.

For the fourth consecutive year, The Classical Theatre of Harlem, in partnership with The Renaissance Hotel Ballroom Harlem, will present their annual benefit event, 'Hold ‘Em In Harlem'.

The Classical Theatre of Harlem will welcome Tony nominee Kara Young, Dr. Karen Jackson Weaver, and Renée Beaumont to its board of directors. Learn more about the new members here!

The Classical Theatre of Harlem has announced it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $75,000.00.

On Monday, December 18th, 2023 The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH), hosted a night of holiday entertainment hosted by actor Ethan Hawke. The theatre's annual show was dedicated to longtime trustee Andre Braugher who sadly recently passed away. CTH will be dedicating their entire 2024 season to the actor.

Emmy Award-winning actor Andre Braugher has passed away at the age of 61. 

Ellen Holly, the first Black person to have a lead role in daytime television, has passed away at 92. She was a theater actress, starred on Broadway, and was a published author. Her autobiography detailed her career and her historic Black family.

Ray Romano (Somewhere in Queens, Get Shorty, Made for Love) joins as “Paul Morgan” – Constantly stressed and flat broke, Paul is a contractor desperate to retire, pay off his debts and escape LA. He thinks selling his beautiful Los Feliz home is the solution to all his and his wife Lydia’s problems, but his past mistakes will continue to haunt him.

Actress Kylie Minogue plays herself, Jane Curtin (The Spy Who Dumped Me, SNL) plays Nan Cox, the First Mother In-Law, James Babson (For the People, Criminal Minds) plays Daryl Armogeda, operations supervisor, Eliza Coupe (Pivoting, Future Man) plays Senator Margery Bay Bix, junior Senator from Colorado, and more.

The Classical Theatre of Harlem will welcome Ethan Hawke to its board of directors. Hawke is a four-time Academy Award-nominated actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and best-selling novelist. A Tony Award-nominated stage actor, Hawke starred in the Broadway revival of Sam Shepard's True West; Tom Stoppard's The Coast of Utopia; Macbeth; Henry IV; and The Seagull. He has been nominated for the Drama Desk Award as both actor and director.

The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) will welcome Ethan Hawke to its board of directors. Hawke is a four-time Academy Award®-nominated actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and best-selling novelist.